Nicole Oliver

Nicole Oliver
Nicole Lyn Oliver (born February 22, 1970) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Princess Celestia and Cheerilee in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and Zoe Trent in Littlest Pet Shop.
Biography
Oliver was born in Ottawa, Ontario. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University, a Master's degree in Communication from Royal Roads University, and additional training by Jeremy Irons from the British American Drama Academy.
A prominent member of the Union of BC Performers, Oliver served on its executive board (2002–2005), chaired several committees, and continues to be part of the negotiation team during collective bargaining. In 2017, she was nominated for the Best Voice Award by UBCP ACTRA.
Oliver is married to film composer Chris Ainscough. They live in Vancouver with their two sons. She has stated on her Twitter account that she has battled depression.
Filmography
Documentary
A Brony Tale – Herself
Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony – Princess Celestia (Archive Sound)
Live-action roles
Bond of Silence – Pat
Crash Test Mommy – Host
The Falling - Karis
The Foursome – Lori Towers
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues – Detective Kelly Blaine
The L Word – Chanter
A Vow to Kill – Linda Mason
The Outer Limits – Jill Cooper (episode: "The Deprogrammers"), Heather Cattrell (episode: "Judgment Day")
Arrow – Judge Sakow (episode: "Broken Hearts")
Psych – Abby Daniels
Seed – Mrs. Anderson
Seven Deadly Sins – Principal Lowenstein
The Silencer – Holly Sharp
Stargate SG-1 – Leedora
Supernatural – Nora Havelock (episode: "Repo Men")
Wonder – Jack Will's Mom
The Woodcarver – Rita Stevenson
The Christmas Ornament – Sarah
Three Bedrooms, One Corpse: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery – Eileen Crandall
Britney Ever After – Lynne Spears
Possessing Piper Rose – Gretchen
Live-action dubs
Death Note – Naomi Misora
L: Change the World – Naomi Misora
#TweetIt: Featuring My Little Pony Staff and Bronies – Herself/Music Video
Animation roles
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation – Siu Seen
Baby Looney Tunes – Tessa, Usher
Barbie of Swan Lake – Carlita the Skunk
Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia – Shellie
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses – Ashlyn, Twyla
Barbie Mariposa and her Butterfly Fairy Friends – Henna
Barbie and the Diamond Castle – Dori, Maid
Barbie and the Three Musketeers – Corrine's Mother, Fancy Dress Girl #1
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale – Calissa
Barbie: Princess Charm School – Dame Devin
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 – Calissa
Barbie in Rock 'N Royals – Lady Anne
Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale – Liliana Roxelle
Barbie: A Fairy Secret – Liliana Roxelle, the fitting room attendant
Beat Bugs – Granny Bee (episode: Granny Bee)
Billy the Cat – Anita, Goldfish, Claudia Shifter, Rita, Mme Irma
Bob the Builder (2015 TV series) – Mayor Madison (US)
Bratz Babyz: Save Christmas – Portia (Yasmin's mother)
Bratz Kidz: Sleep-Over Adventure – Tanya (Meygan's sister)
Capertown Cops
Cardcaptors – Meilin Rae
Cardcaptors: The Movie – Su Yung, Meilin Rae
Class of the Titans – Arachne, Fortuna, Jay's Mother, Nemesis
Corner Gas Animated – Louise, Pregnant Woman #2
The Cramp Twins – Dorothy Cramp, Little Kid, Teen Assistant
Dinosaur Train – Brenda Brachiosaurus & Mrs. Pliosaurus
Dokkoida!? – Sayuri Yurine/Hyacinth
Dragon Ball Z (Ocean Group dub) – Chi-Chi (episodes 254-276)
Dragon Booster – Pyrrah, Sentrus
Dragon Tales – Shrinking Violet
Dumb Bunnies – Felony
Edgar and Ellen – Mrs. Moon Violet
Elemental Gelade – Eve
Fat Dog Mendoza – Brenda, Alien #2, Cookie Customer, Robot Baby, Company Employee #2, Company Employee #4, Female Reporter, Female Superboots Customer, Laura the Sock Puppet
Firehouse Tales – Additional Voices
Galaxy Express 999, Adieu Galaxy Express 999 – Emeraldas
Generation O! – Lacey, Shubert Sister
Ghost Patrol - Ms. Flores, Rich Woman
Hamtaro – Pepper
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002) – Queen Marlena, The Sorceress of Castle Grayskull
Hulk Vs. Thor – Betty Ross, Brunnhilde
Inuyasha – Additional Voices
Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass – Princess Kaguya
Johnny Test (2021 TV series) - Daisy, Announcer (2)
Kate & Mim-Mim – Valerie
Key the Metal Idol – Tokiko "Key" Mima
Kong: The Animated Series – Tiger Lucy
Krypto the Superdog – Kevin's Mom, Mrs Sussman, various
Kurozuka – Kagetsu
Lego Elves – Rosalyn Nightshade
Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu – Dogshank, Girl Pirate
Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales – Hera Syndulla
Let's Go Quintuplets – Ms. Carruthers
Littlest Pet Shop – Zoe Trent
Martha Speaks – Mrs. Clusky, Janice Kennelly
Marvel Super Hero Adventures - Morgan le Fay
Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action! – Additional Voices
Max Steel – Molly McGrath
MegaMan: NT Warrior – Mrs. Hikari
Milo's Bug Quest – Kathy Leaf
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED – Via Hibiki
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 – Regene Regetta
Mosaic – Agent Newell
¡Mucha Lucha! – Chinche
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic – Cheerilee, Cinnamon Chai, Crystal Pony #1 (S03E01), "Crystal Pony 1" (S06E01), Daybreaker (S07E10), Dr. Fauna, Dragon 1 (S06E05), Fleur Dis Lee, "Foal" (S06E01), Fume, Narrator (S01E01), Princess Celestia, Spitfire (S01E16), Tree Hugger, Twinkleshine (S01E01, first line)
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Principal/Princess Celestia and Miss Cheerilee
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks – Principal Celestia
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Friendship Games – Principal Celestia
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Legend of Everfree – Principal Celestia
My Little Pony: The Movie – Princess Celestia and Lix Spittle
My Little Pony: Pony Life – Princess Celestia, Cheerilee
Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow – Betty Ross, Jocasta
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge – Hsien-Ko
Ōban Star-Racers – Maya Wei
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures – Jean
Packages from Planet X – Dan's Mother, Additional Voices
Pirate Express – Queen #1
Polly Pocket – Mrs. Johnson, Ms. Fuss
Pony Royale – Rosie
Powerpuff Girls Z – Ms. Bellum, Beetle Betty
The Princess Twins of Legendale – Queen Luna
Ranma ½ – Miyo (season 3), Ling-Ling (seasons 3–4), Lung-Lung (seasons 3–4), Yotaro's Mother (season 4), Additional Voices (English version)
RollBots – Manx
Saber Marionette J – Cherry (during the 2nd half of the series), Baiko
Sabrina, the Animated Series – Gemini Stone (adult)
Sara Solves It – Pizza Delivery Lady, Cornelia
Sausage Party – Sally Bun, Female Shopper #1, Ice Cream
Silent Möbius – Katsumi Liqueur
Sitting Ducks – Mother Duck
Storm Hawks – Starling, Suzi-Lu
Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures – Jadeybug, Dr. Hazel Nutby (ep. 9)
Super Dinosaur – Hilda, Robot One, Female Earth Core Tech (2)
Super Monsters – Cleo's Mom
The Deep – Commander Pyrosome
The Dragon Prince - Zubeia
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time – Makoto's Mother (Mrs. Konno)
The Hollow – Tree, Spider-Woman, Adam's Mom, Brynhilda, Pixie 1, Old Lady
The Last Kids on Earth - Bear
The Story of Saiunkoku – Shusui Hyo, Boy 1, Court Lady 1, Setsugyoku
The Vision of Escaflowne – Nariya, Eriya, Hitomi's grandmother (Bandai Entertainment dub)
Tom and Jerry Tales – Mrs. Two Shoes
Transformers: Energon – Sally Jones, Miranda Jones
Ultimate Book of Spells – Elsa
Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk – Jennifer Walters
Ultraforce – Chrysalis, Veil
What About Mimi? – Additional Voices
X-Men: Evolution – Risty Wilde
Yvon of the Yukon – Maxine
The Valley Of The Lanterns -Olistene and Mother
Video games
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 – Katejina Loos
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 – Katejina Loos
He-Man: Defender of Grayskull – The Sorceress
Legends of Runeterra - Diana
My Little Pony – Princess Celestia, Cheerilee
StarCraft II – First Ascendant Ji'nara
Thimbleweed Park – Agent Ray
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Eldar Farseer, Howling Banshees, Farseer Macha
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade – Farseer Taldeer
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm – Farseer Caerys
Voice director
Enchantimals: Finding Home
Hatchimals: Adventures in Hatchtopia
Molly of Denali
The Guava Juice Show
References
External links
1970 births
Living people
Actresses from Ottawa
Alumni of the British American Drama Academy
Audiobook narrators
Canadian child actresses
Canadian film actresses
Canadian television actresses
Canadian video game actresses
Canadian voice actresses
Canadian voice directors
Musicians from Ottawa
Royal Roads University alumni
York University alumni
20th-century Canadian actresses
21st-century Canadian actresses
20th-century Canadian women singers
21st-century Canadian women singers